Bad Debt Relief and VAT: How to Reclaim VAT on Unpaid Invoices When businesses issue invoices, VAT is typically accounted for and paid to tax authorities regardless of whether the invoice has been settled. This creates a frustrating scenario: businesses are effectively funding VAT on revenue they have not yet received or may never receive […]
France’s Mandatory e-Invoicing Mandate: What Businesses Need to Do Now As France prepares to launch one of Europe’s most significant tax digitalisation reforms, companies operating in the country, whether local or multi-national (foreign), are under increasing pressure to ensure full compliance with the impending mandate. The France e-Invoicing mandate and accompanying e-Reporting obligations will fundamentally change how VAT-relevant transactions are issued, transmitted, and reported. This article breaks down what a business needs to know, […]
Best 5 VAT Reclaim Solutions Recovering VAT across multiple jurisdictions is rarely straightforward. Different countries impose varying rules, documentation standards, deadlines and refund procedures. For international businesses, fragmented or manual reclaim processes often result in missed refunds, delayed recoveries or compliance exposure. Selecting from the best VAT reclaim solutions requires more than administrative support, it demands regulatory expertise, automation and global oversight. This blog examines […]
How VAT Reclaim Deadlines Vary Across Countries and What Finance Teams Must Know For finance teams managing international operations, VAT recovery is an important but often complex process. One of the most critical, and frequently misunderstood elements is timing. Missing VAT reclaim deadlines can result in permanently lost refunds. Unlike other tax processes, reclaim windows are typically […]
Marketplace Facilitator Laws and US Sales Tax: Impact on Global E-Commerce Sellers Global e-commerce continues to expand at an unprecedented pace, but with that growth comes increasing complexity in electronic commerce taxation. One of the most significant developments in recent years is the introduction of marketplace facilitator laws across the United States. These rules have […]
Cross-Border VAT Compliance Pitfalls That Cost Finance Teams Millions Expanding across borders offers tremendous opportunities for growth. However, for finance teams, international expansion often introduces one of the most complex areas of indirect taxation: cross-border VAT compliance. Value Added Tax systems are enforced in more than 170 countries worldwide, each with their own rules, […]
e-Invoicing Data Quality Common Errors Across Jurisdictions Data quality is central to modern tax compliance. With e-invoicing mandates expanding globally, invoices must meet strict technical and regulatory standards in clearance and real-time reporting systems. Even minor errors can trigger immediate rejection or penalties, as machine-readable e-invoices leave little room for interpretation once submitted to tax authorities. […]
Top Indirect Tax Compliance Services in 2026 As global tax authorities accelerate digital reporting and real-time oversight, indirect tax compliance has become a growing operational priority for multinational businesses. Unlike direct taxes, indirect tax obligations, including VAT, GST, sales tax and customs duties, are transaction-driven, jurisdiction-specific and increasingly automated by governments. Errors can lead not only to […]
Vietnam VAT Refunds: Seller Declaration No Longer a Barrier for Buyers VAT refunds have long been a source of frustration for businesses operating in Vietnam. Even when buyers complied fully with the law, refunds could be delayed or denied for reasons entirely outside their control. The most common issue was simple but damaging: if a supplier failed to declare […]
Fiscal Representative in France: What Non-EU Businesses Need to Know Many businesses trading in France are required to appoint a fiscal representative to maintain VAT compliance. Whether you are importing goods, storing stock, or selling to French consumers, understanding this obligation before you operate is significantly easier than discovering it after the fact. Key Takeaways […]
Is There VAT on Software and SaaS Subscriptions? What Buyers Need to Know Most finance teams have faced the same issue: an invoice lands for a new SaaS (Software as a Service) tool, and it is not obvious whether VAT should be charged on it, who is responsible for it, or whether it can be […]
Backdating VAT Registration: What Businesses Need to Know VAT registration has a deadline. Miss it, and the tax authority does not simply move the start date forward to when you applied. In most cases, it moves it back to when you should have registered in the first place. That gap between when you were liable […]
Backdating VAT Registration: What Businesses Need to Know VAT registration has a deadline. Miss it, and the tax authority does not simply move the start date forward to when you applied. In most cases, it moves it back to when you should have registered in the first place. That gap between when you were liable […]
VAT IT and Helios: Every Invoice Verified, All Eligible VAT Recovered. When your business crosses borders, the tax rules, invoice formats, and compliance requirements change with every country you enter. Most expense platforms were not built to handle that. Managing it across multiple vendors is where things tend to go wrong. Helios and VAT […]
Oman’s e-Invoicing Rollout Just Changed. Here Is the Updated Timeline. On 9 August 2026, Oman’s Tax Authority issued Decision No. 189/2026, adjusting the phased rollout of its mandatory e-Invoicing programme and providing more clarity in respect of the affected taxpayers. The dates have moved. The direction has not. What Changed Phase Who It Covers Previous […]
VAT in the Events Industry: The Triggers That Catch Businesses Out Most event businesses think they have a VAT plan. What they actually have is a VAT filing plan. Those are not the same thing. Filing returns on time does not protect you if the underlying classification of your supplies is wrong. If admission […]
Branch vs Subsidiary: Why the Distinction Matters More Than You Think for VAT Reclaim Most multinationals know the difference between a branch and a subsidiary from a corporate law perspective. Fewer realise how dramatically that distinction affects their VAT position, and specifically, how much recoverable VAT they may be leaving on the table because of […]
California Is About to Tax SaaS. Here Is What Changes on 1 January 2027. If California was the state your US Sales Tax compliance team never had to think about, that changes in six months. Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 122 into law as part of California’s 2026-2027 budget. From 1 January […]
VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA): The Complete Guide to the EU’s VAT Reform VAT in the Digital Age, better known as ViDA, is the European Union’s biggest overhaul of VAT rules in a generation. After nearly two years of political deadlock, the reform is no longer a proposal, it is enacted EU law, with the first major deadlines within the […]
California Is About to Tax SaaS. Here Is What Changes on 1 January 2027. In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organisations are seeking innovative solutions to streamline financial operations, enhance compliance, and drive cost savings. Two leading platforms in this space, SAP Concur and eezi, Powered by VAT IT, offer powerful capabilities individually. When integrated, they […]
Is There VAT on Software and SaaS Subscriptions? What Buyers Need to Know Most finance teams have faced the same issue: an invoice lands for a new SaaS (Software as a Service) tool, and it is not obvious whether VAT should be charged on it, who is responsible for it, or whether it can be […]
VAT Audit Checklist: How to Prepare VAT is complex. The consequences of VAT noncompliance can be severe. Running a self-audit is one of the most effective ways to error-check your VAT compliance and ensure you are not in breach of value added tax regulations. That is critically important, because even unintentional VAT noncompliance could lead to fines, […]
Germany Expands Evidence Operations for VAT-Free Exports: What Businesses Need to Know Germany Updates Rules for VAT-Free Exports: Key Business Considerations Exporting goods outside of the EU? In Germany, that can mean a 0% VAT rate, but only if the right paperwork is in place. Until now, the process has been fairly rigid, with strict […]
VAT as a Sole Trader: What to Know Understanding VAT as a Sole Trader: Key Rules and Responsibilities As a sole trader, managing your tax obligations can be especially tricky. You don’t have the support of an in-house finance team, and it’s hard to navigate all those complex regulations on your own. VAT (value added tax) […]
This webinar explains how US businesses can identify and recover foreign VAT, breaking down key concepts like reciprocity and showing where refund opportunities are often missed.
